Race to make tropical crops resilient to climate change
Our tropical fruits are vulnerable to climate change. Two Murdoch University researchers ask, ‘Can we make them resilient in time?’
Our tropical fruits are vulnerable to climate change. Two Murdoch University researchers ask, ‘Can we make them resilient in time?’
Blood orange, a versatile, showy citrus variety beloved by chefs, attracts a price premium – and has potential as a nutraceutical, says Vito Mancini, director of Australia’s largest grower of the fruit, RedBelly Citrus, who reveals the company’s strategy for minimising waste and maximising returns.